Director of Worship Ministries
The mission of Pine Lake Covenant Church began in the mid 1960’s when only a few homes set in a woodsy rural setting were present. The property was purchased on faith that someday a community would take root and that a church would be ready for the new
families. The DNA of Pine Lake Covenant Church was forged by people who saw themselves always as a larger church who wanted to invest their time and resources to benefit the generations to come. Today PLCC continues this commitment to be a “city on a hill”
and to come alongside those for whom God grieves, both in our local communities and globally. By the year 2020, our vision is to see growth in: 1)
Outreach, locally and globally; 2) Discipling people to know and follow Jesus; 3)
Intergenerational community & mission; 4) Diversity, reflecting our surrounding community; and 5)
Stewardship in deploying our individual and collective resources.
Position Overview
Pine Lake Covenant Church is looking for a full-time Director of Worship Ministries who can embrace this vision and who has a heart for discipleship. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all areas which relate to worship ministries including
music, audio/visual support, video, ushering, church aesthetics etc. This includes casting a strategic vision for worship ministries, communicating the vision, and recruiting volunteers to carry out the vision. On a weekly basis, you will be responsible
for developing the worship portion of a service, selecting and preparing the music, managing rehearsals, leading the worship, and participating as a musician and/or singer. While we do not require you to have a pastor’s license, we want you to possess a
pastor’s heart and the desire to bring others closer to God through worship.
We anticipate your duties as the Director of Worship Ministries will make up about 75% of your job. How you spend the other 25% will depend on your unique skills and gifts. For example, you may have responsibilities in areas such as missions, outreach,
communications or graphic arts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee all areas which relate to worship ministries, making a special effort to include youth and young adults, reflecting our core values of “all ages, all growing, all the time”.
- Lead worship services on Sundays and alternative worship events (e.g. Christmas Eve Services), using both vocal and instrumental skills to enable the congregation to worship God.
- Manage worship team rehearsals, preparing and arranging music suitable for the various skill levels of changing vocalists and instrumentalists.
- Recruit, equip, encourage and mentor volunteers, seeking to build confidence in the volunteers, and helping them to grow in areas they may not think they can.
- Partner with other ministry teams or groups who need technical or musical support, working with ministry leads throughout the church.
- Oversee the worship budget, ensuring that funds are available for needed expenses and that spending remains within the budget parameters.
- Other duties as assigned which relate to your unique skills and gifts.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to sing and a solid understanding of vocal music
- Ability to play one or more instruments
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple musicians at various age and ability levels
- Ability to recruit, lead and mentor others
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to use composing software such as Sibelius
- Technical knowledge of audio/visual equipment; ability to set up equipment involved in the worship service and to troubleshoot issues when they arise
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player; inclusive
- Confident and outgoing; comfortable leading in front of the church
Spiritual Qualifications
- Profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
- Demonstrate a love for the Lord and a desire to serve Him
- Accept the Bible as the Word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine and conduct
- Be committed to the purpose, vision and core values of Pine Lake Covenant Church and the Evangelical Covenant Church
- Willing to become a member of Pine Lake Covenant Church within one year of employment
Education and Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading worship
- College degree in Music Composition, Music Performance or Music Education preferred but not required
- Prior experience working with audio/visual media
- Prior experience leading multiple styles of music including both contemporary and traditional Christian music
- Experience composing and/or arranging music preferred.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance for both employee and dependents
- 100% employer paid life insurance
- 15 days’ vacation (20 days for a licensed pastor)
- Pension benefits (extended to a licensed pastor)
- Professional development financial assistance
Application
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to: search@plcc.org
To learn more about us, please visit our web site at www.plcc.org
